Construction projects are inherently complex, and disputes can arise at any stage. At Trethowans, our construction dispute resolution team specialises in helping clients manage and resolve disputes effectively, with a focus on protecting commercial interests and maintaining project momentum.
We build ongoing relationships with our clients, providing proactive advice to pre-empt and manage disputes before they escalate. Our commercially focused approach ensures that you receive practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Construction dispute resolution services
We provide expert advice across the full spectrum of construction disputes, including:
- Proactive dispute management: Preliminary advice and strategic management during the project lifecycle to prevent disputes from escalating.
- Payment disputes: Recovery of interim payments through “smash and grab” adjudications, and resolving disputes over final accounts, valuations and prolongation costs.
- Contractual claims: Handling breach of contract, delay, loss and expense claims, insurance, and termination issues.
- Defects and professional negligence: Claims related to design or workmanship defects, professional negligence, and rectification or damages.
- Insolvency-related disputes: Advising on claims involving insolvent contractors or subcontractors, including termination and statutory moratoriums.
- Building safety claims: Resolving disputes arising under the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Alternative dispute resolution: Expertise in adjudications, mediations, expert determinations, and other forms of ADR.
Why use Trethowans?
- Commercially focused: We prioritise your business objectives, offering pragmatic advice to achieve the best outcomes.
- Transparent costs: We provide regular progress updates and cost reports to keep your matter on track and within budget.
- Proven expertise: Our team has a strong track record of successful adjudications, mediations, and court proceedings.
- Tailored service: Whether acting on the record or behind the scenes, we adapt to meet your unique needs.
Recent work highlights
- Advising administrators and other insolvency practitioners in construction claims.
- Successfully recovering over £300,000 through adjudication under the Scheme for Construction Contracts in relation to disputed prolongation fee.
- Defending High Court proceedings valued at over £400,000 for specialist sub-contractor.
- Advising an employer on a £2m final account dispute with a contractor in administration.
- Pursuing professional negligence and breach of contract claims for employers after defective development works.
- Securing interim payment recovery for sub-contractors using statutory demands.
To find out more, contact our construction disputes resolution team today on 0800 2800 421 or get in touch here.
